This is Ana and me somewhere between Clutter V and Clutter VI. As you can see, I’m not Leon. Although a lot of Leon’s story uses facts from my own life, I didn’t once think about including my own face in the game (like some of the reviewers thought I did). There is an Ana, but she’s not that picture either. I called her Ana because of my Ana and Brazil, but that’s where the similarities end. That pic was taken about 8 years ago.
Joe is not Leon
Anyone who's played the original Clutter game knows a little bit about Joe. Joe is not Leon, but some of the details of Joe's life were worked into the story. Here are just some of the real facts of Joe's 65-Plus years of life.
Joe was born in a little town called Penacook N.H., a voting district of Concord N.H. but a separate town (population was about 3000 back then). Joe attended Immaculate Conception School until 6th grade and then attended Merrimack Valley High School. Joe decided to attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. Joe graduated in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. Joe only took one computer course at RPI.Joe moved on to work at iWin creating the highly successful Mah Jong Quest I, II and III (and little game called Sproink). After leaving iWin at the end of 2009 to work on his own games he joined an Atlanta Slots/Gaming company beginning in 2011 and ending in 2013. Joe now devotes 100% of his time to Puzzles By Joe and The Clutter Series.
Love the Clutter puzzles. Who is Leigh? Must play everyday. Guess I’m hooked. I have thought about this a lot and I think what keeps bringing me back is that there is always a challenge and always a feeling of glory when completed. Thank you Joe.
Joe, hi, again….
you never disappoint and 6 is the max!!! Not just the expanded concepts like 2 to 1…..
Bringing on board such talented young folk? wow!!!
Thank you for not getting stuck in time!!! Keeping it fresh is a constant challenge which is why I play games…….(grin)
Given your obvious success over these few years, have your priorities shifted yet?
For you to design and present a game for peace on earth remains uppermost!
Joe, so appreciate your strong and thoughtful mind!!! Thanks for sharing a tool to keep my 80 year old mind fit!!!
Joe:
My husband and I are Clutter fans. In Clutter VI, April and Brigid are wearing Puzzles by Joe t-shirts. Is it possible to buy one for my husband for Christmas? Let me know and the price. Thanks so much. We’re awaiting Clutter VII.
MJ
Get that Clutterville VI out real soon!!! Love your games.
Soon!!!